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India releases new army doctrine to fight terrorism

Dec 8, 2004

The revised Indian Army Doctrine, of October 2004, includes a ten-point code of conduct to be strictly observed by all ranks involved in counter-terrorism and counter insurgency operations. While this code of conduct stipulates that the violation of human rights must...

African Commission to elaborate guidelines on human rights and counter terrorism

Dec 8, 2004

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights intends to adopt a resolution at its next session that will call for the elaboration of guidelines on protection of human rights and rule of law while countering terrorism for use by states to ensure their counter...

Human rights body criticizes anti-terror law in Morocco

Dec 8, 2004

After considering Morocco’s report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the UN Human Rights Committee criticized the Moroccan Government’s May 2003 counterterrorism legislation including: its broad definition of terrorist acts, according to...

South Africa set to adopt anti-terrorism bill

Dec 8, 2004

After a controversial drafting process, the South African parliament has approved the country’s draft anti-terrorism law, The Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Bill. Once signed by the President the bill will be...

Defence Ministers of the Americas declare fight against terrorism a priority

Dec 8, 2004

The Ministers of Defence of the Americas highlighted in a declaration, adopted in Quito on November 19, the necessity of military involvement to solve internal security issues. The declaration also expressed support to the Colombian Government’s anti-terror policy. A...